Wed, Dec-12-01, 00:59
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Senior Member
Posts: 312
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 202/168/140
BF:
Progress: 55%
Location: Los Angeles, California
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How to train for a triathlon
Well as a former couch potato - I had to make up my mind to get up off my butt.
I started by walking early in the morning with my grandmother who is 73 and easily lapped me. Then I got on the treadmill it was a slow pace and I did maybe 10-15 minutes. I did this 3 times a week for approx 2-3 weeks and then I made the jump to get a personal trainer.
It was a love hate relationship, she loves me because I pay her handsomely to punish me and I hate her because she punishes me and I pay her. We do weight training, but the cardio stuff is still up to me.
I started going to the gym 3-4 days a week for walking(cardio) plus my 2 training sessions with the trainer. Then the better I got at walking the more it hurt my shins, so I started the elliptical machine. First I started with the legs part only and then I started with the arms and legs.
Once I was doing well with my arms and legs I started riding the stationary bicycle. Keep in mind you don't have to do these things quickly, you must start small and work until you feel stronger. I then out of pure insanity joined a triathlon racing group and they have group workouts for swimming and such, so I started going. Of course with them I am by far the weakest link but I don't give up. That is the whole key to being successful - don't let yourself talk you out of doing what you know you should do to accomplish a goal.
I hope this helps - thanks for asking Marlaine
Shannon
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